{"id":2411402,"date":"2025-03-08T14:01:02","date_gmt":"2025-03-08T19:01:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/russian-strikes-on-ukraine-kill-more-than-20-washington-examiner\/"},"modified":"2025-03-08T14:02:57","modified_gmt":"2025-03-08T19:02:57","slug":"russian-strikes-on-ukraine-kill-more-than-20-washington-examiner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/russian-strikes-on-ukraine-kill-more-than-20-washington-examiner\/","title":{"rendered":"Russian strikes on Ukraine kill more than 20 &#8211; Washington Examiner"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">22<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Frussian-strikes-on-ukraine-kill-more-than-20-washington-examiner%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2411402&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>Heavy Russian \u2064aerial\u200d attacks on \u200cUkraine resulted in the deaths of at least 22 people over the weekend, marking a continuation of violence after the U.S. \u200ddecreased its intelligence and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/rep-stefanik-garlands-comment-on-cuomo-corruption-not-good-enough\/\" title=\"Rep. Stefanik: Garland\u2019s comment on Cuomo corruption \u2018not good enough\u2019\">military aid<\/a> to Ukraine. The decision to <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\">halt \u2064satellite imagery sharing<\/a> \u200bfollowed a tense meeting at the White House wiht Ukrainian President \u2064Volodymyr Zelensky, during which pressure was placed on Ukraine to negotiate a peace deal with Russia.Poland\u2019s President Donald Tusk condemned the\u200d escalation of violence, criticizing appeasement towards Russia \u2063as provoking further aggression. <\/p>\n<p>The attacks primarily targeted eastern Ukraine, especially the Donetsk region. The bombardments included strikes on \u2064civilian\u200b infrastructure,\u2064 leading to significant casualties and injuries among <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/pictures-emerge-of-rescue-workers-responding-to-swimming-accident-involving-peyton-hillis\/\" title=\"Pictures Emerge Of Rescue Workers Responding To Swimming Accident Involving Peyton Hillis\">rescue workers responding<\/a> to the aftermath. \u200dAdditionally, Zelensky highlighted the challenges posed by the reduction in U.S.support, stating the need for measures to \u200bcut off funding to Russia\u2019s\u200c war \u2064efforts. He also expressed hopes for\u200c discussions in Saudi Arabia aimed at \u200dpeace, emphasizing Ukraine&#8217;s desire for a\u2062 swift resolution to the conflict amidst continued missile and drone assaults by \u2063Russian forces.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-header-search-button-mob dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search\" aria-labelledby=\"td-header-search-button\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search-inner\">\n<form method=\"get\" class=\"tdb-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\"><\/form>\n<div class=\"tdb-aj-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">Russian strikes on Ukraine kill more than 20 as Polish president warns against appeasement<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div id=\"Brid_2031875\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p><strong>KYIV, Ukraine (AP) &mdash;<\/strong> Russia launched heavy aerial attacks on Ukraine for a second night Saturday after the United States&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/apnews.com\/article\/ukraine-russia-war-us-intelligence-sharing-7ce8da88595ef41c2b22431c2382315d\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">stopped sharing satellite images<\/a>&nbsp;with the Ukrainian government, officials said. At least 22 people have been killed.<\/p>\n<p>The U.S. decision to withhold intelligence and military aid came on the heels of&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/apnews.com\/article\/zelenskyy-security-guarantees-trump-meeting-washington-eebdf97b663c2cdc9e51fa346b09591d\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">a tempestuous White House visit<\/a>&nbsp;last week by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. President Donald Trump is trying to pressure Ukraine into accepting a peace deal with Russia.<\/p>\n<div class=\"recommended-stories\">\n<h2>Recommended Stories<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/3341635\/chiefs-receiver-xavier-worthy-is-arrested-in-texas\/\">Chiefs receiver Xavier Worthy is arrested in Texas on a family violence assault charge<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/3341629\/what-is-hantavirus-the-infection-that-killed-betsy-arakawa-gene-hackmans-wife\/\">What is hantavirus, the infection that killed Betsy Arakawa, Gene Hackman&rsquo;s wife?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/3341619\/12-people-wounded-by-3-men-shooting-randomly-at-toronto-pub\/\">12 people wounded by 3 men shooting randomly at Toronto pub customers, police say<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p>Without U.S. satellite imagery, Ukraine&rsquo;s ability to strike inside Russia and defend itself from bombardment is&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/apnews.com\/article\/ukraine-russia-war-us-intelligence-sharing-7ce8da88595ef41c2b22431c2382315d\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">significantly diminished<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/daily-memo\/3339291\/hunter-biden-business-goes-bust-book-art-sales\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">FOR HUNTER, THE BIDEN BUSINESS GOES BUST<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;This is what happens when someone appeases barbarians,&rdquo; Polish President Donald Tusk wrote on X Saturday. &ldquo;More bombs, more aggression, more victims. Another tragic night in Ukraine.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>At least 11 people were killed in multiple strikes on a town in Ukraine&rsquo;s embattled eastern Donetsk region late Friday, and another seven people were killed in four towns close to the front where Russian troops have been making steady advances, said regional Gov. Vadym Filashkin. Three others died when a Russian drone hit a civilian workshop in the northeastern Kharkiv region, emergency service officials reported. One man was killed by shelling in the region.<\/p>\n<p>Filashkin declared a day of mourning Saturday and warned that more victims could still be found in the rubble.<a><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Russia fired two ballistic missiles into the center of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/russia-kills-another-ukrainian-soldier-in-crimea-as-moscow-continues-to-escalate-tensions-in-ukraine\/\" title=\"... kills another Ukrainian soldier in Crimea as Moscow continues to escalate tensions in ...\">front-line town<\/a> of Dobropillya, then launched a strike targeting rescuers who responded, according to Zelensky. Forty-seven people, including seven children, were injured in the attack.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/white-house\/3228342\/department-of-government-efficiency-what-to-know\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">WHAT IS DOGE? WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT OF GOVERNMENT EFFICIENCY<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;It is a vile and inhumane intimidation tactic to which the Russians often resort,&rdquo; he said.<\/p>\n<p>Just 24 hours before the attacks, Russia hit Ukrainian energy facilities with dozens of missiles and drones, hobbling its ability to deliver heat and light to its citizens and to power weapons factories vital to its defenses.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Trump says Putin is &lsquo;doing what anybody else would&rsquo;<\/h2>\n<p>When asked Friday if Russian President Vladimir Putin was taking advantage of the U.S. pause on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/gop-slams-biden-decision-to-ignore-mandate-to-disclose-how-iran-sanctions-relief-funds-terrorism\/\" title=\"GOP Slams Biden Decision To Ignore Mandate To Disclose How Iran Sanctions Relief Funds Terrorism\">intelligence-sharing<\/a> to attack Ukraine, Trump responded: &ldquo;I think he&rsquo;s doing what anybody else would.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Zelensky did not mention intelligence-sharing Saturday, but said he welcomed Trump&rsquo;s proposal Friday to&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/apnews.com\/article\/trump-russia-ukraine-sanctions-intelligence-aid-49d2b3e212cae2967abe19a48ccb306b\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">impose large-scale<\/a>&nbsp;banking sanctions and tariffs on Russia until a ceasefire and final peace settlement is reached.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Everything that helps Putin finance the war must be broken,&rdquo; the Ukrainian president said.<\/p>\n<p>Zelensky also said he and other high-ranking Ukrainian officials would travel to Saudi Arabia later this week to discuss proposals aimed at ending the war. In a post on X, he wrote that he was scheduled to meet with Saudi Arabia&rsquo;s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Monday, but that only his team would remain in the country to meet with U.S. officials.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Ukraine has been seeking peace from the very first second of this war,&rdquo; he wrote. &ldquo;Realistic proposals are on the table. The key is to move quickly and effectively.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A barrage of missiles and drones<\/h2>\n<p>Ukraine&rsquo;s air force reported Saturday that Russian troops launched three Iskander missiles and 145 drones over the country overnight. The bombardment contained a mix of attack and decoy drones intended to confuse air defenses. One missile and 79 drones were shot down, while 54 more drones were lost without causing damage, the Ukrainian air force said.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/world\/3322635\/experts-warn-trump-foreign-aid-pivot-boon-china\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">EXPERTS WARN THAT TRUMP&rsquo;S FOREIGN AID PIVOT COULD BE A BOON FOR CHINA<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, Russian troops shot down 31 Ukrainian drones overnight, including 26 over the country&rsquo;s Krasnodar region, Russia&rsquo;s Defense Ministry said Saturday.<\/p>\n<p>Falling debris from one drone sparked a blaze at the KINEF oil refinery in Russia&rsquo;s northern Leningrad region, local Gov. Aleksandr Drozdenko said in a statement. 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